Wyman will be taking part in a special book-signing event at Hatchards bookstore in the Piccadilly section of London this Friday, October 27, at 4 p.m. local time.
Bill brings history to life through the personal lens of his childhood memories, where grim anecdotes of war are punctuated by moving moments of childhood innocence and joy.
Three-year-old William George Perks (now Bill Wyman) was living with his parents and brother in working-class Sydenham, South London, when war broke out. Over the coming years he experienced endless terrifying hours spent in air-raid shelters, the constant droning of doodlebugs overhead, a near miss with a German fighter-bomber, and evacuations from London to new rural adventures.
Out of a backdrop of constant fear and hunger, Bill learned the importance of persistence, courage and resilience; values that ultimately led him out of his neighborhood and on to a vast and exciting future.
Bill Wyman now returns with the Stones as the group pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts on new record.
The Rolling Stones have welcomed Bill Wyman back to the band for the first time in decades as they prepare to pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.
The 86-year-old bass guitar player will reunite with 79-year-old Sir Mick Jagger, 79-year-old Keith Richards and 76-year-old Ronnie Wood on the band’s upcoming 26th album.
Bill will feature on one of the tracks of the upcoming album, and flew to Los Angeles to take part in a recording session in a music studio.
“After Charlie's passing there was some uncertainty about what to do next. They had stadium dates scheduled so pressed ahead, but afterwards it wasn't clear what the future looked like.
“But now they've had time to reflect they all feel it's the right thing to keep doing what they've always done as a band, make new music and hopefully hit the road again to perform it to their fans.”
“We are recording the new album now and we are going to LA in a few weeks to carry it on and finish it off. Charlie is on some of the tracks and drummer Steve Jordan.”
It is expected the band will embark on a major tour to support the album too - which is expected to be released at some point this year.
